Basic Needs – Helping you live better

We provide food, rent, utilities, medication and support services aimed at returning families and individuals to self-sufficiency. As we help relieve the overwhelming stress that comes from the lack of basic needs, those in crisis are better able to work towards self-sufficiency.

Services offered

Food pantry assistance once every thirty (30) days

Referrals provided to appropriate community resources

Intensive case management

Employment assistance

Shelter

Individual and Group Counseling (for clients in programs only)

Transportation assistance (for clients in programs only)

HIV Education

Eligibility Criteria

Must be 18 years of age or over

Must have photo ID, proof of address, and income verification, and must fall within the HUD income guidelines.

Clients must have a vacate notice or an eviction notice in order to qualify for rent/mortgage assistance. For mortgage assistance, clients must be at least two months in arrears. A letter from the mortgage company is required stating that client is in arrears. Clients must have a cut-off notice for utility assistance.

For Veteran program must provide DD-214

For AIDS Ministry program must show current proof of HIV+ status

For the Villa, must be homeless and provide written documentation of homeless status. Cannot have more than three children eight and under.

Service Area/Location

Services are provided at the Guadalupe Center located at 326 S. Jensen Drive, Houston, TX 77003

Volunteer Opportunities

Hosting a food drive or school supply drive

Sponsoring a family for a holiday project

Volunteering to answer the phones, entering data into the data management system, and/or greeting clients coming to the program

Collecting canned and dried goods for the community food pantry

Donating diapers and baby formula

Assisting with yard work and grounds maintenance

Making “move-in” baskets with cleaning supplies and linens

Donating toiletries such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, and toilet paper for men and women

Donating make-up and clothing for women entering the workforce

Collecting bedding and towels

Donating school supplies and/or toys that are age appropriate for the children

Assisting with childcare during group meetings

Access services/More info

713.227.9981

Harris County Community Services Department andDepartment of Housing and Urban Development